2025 Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) PHYSICS 1PH0/1F Paper 1F Question Paper & Mark Scheme
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1 (a) Figure 1 shows a ray of light incident on a mirror.
mirror
Figure 1
(i) Draw the reflected ray on Figure 1.
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(1)
(ii) On Figure 1, label the angle of incidence with the letter i and the angle of reflection with
the letter r.
(2)
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, (b) A lens has a focal length of 17 cm. Calculate the
power of the lens in dioptres. Use the equation
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power (in dioptres) =
focal length (in metres)
(3)
power =.............................................. dioptres
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(c) Which of these is the best reason for explaining why a leaf appears green in daylight?
(1)
A the leaf absorbs green light only
B the leaf absorbs yellow and blue light only
C the leaf reflects green light only
D the leaf reflects yellow and blue light only
(Total for Question 1 = 7 marks)
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(Merged) May 2025 [VERIFIED]
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in one of the four boxes . If you change your mind
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with
a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows a ray of light incident on a mirror.
mirror
Figure 1
(i) Draw the reflected ray on Figure 1.
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(1)
(ii) On Figure 1, label the angle of incidence with the letter i and the angle of reflection with
the letter r.
(2)
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2
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, (b) A lens has a focal length of 17 cm. Calculate the
power of the lens in dioptres. Use the equation
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1
power (in dioptres) =
focal length (in metres)
(3)
power =.............................................. dioptres
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(c) Which of these is the best reason for explaining why a leaf appears green in daylight?
(1)
A the leaf absorbs green light only
B the leaf absorbs yellow and blue light only
C the leaf reflects green light only
D the leaf reflects yellow and blue light only
(Total for Question 1 = 7 marks)
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